Canton United Methodist Church

Cut for Time: The Essence of Salvation

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Cut for Time Podcast. This week, Eric Stearns and Pastor Clay discuss Sunday's message about soteriology, or the study of God's salvation. (Isn't it fun to learn new words?) During their conversation, Pastor Clay and Eric discuss the essence of the salvation message and marvel at the work that God does in our lives. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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Sunday Message: Demystifying Soteriology

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 3:23-24, & Romans 5:6-9

Series: Demystifying Christian Jargon

Today, as we continue our Demystifying Christian Jargon series, Pastor Clay is heling us dig into the impact of Jesus' life on our lives as we demystify soteriology, which is the study of salvation through Jesus Christ. Through his death, we learn that new life is possible. Through his life and ministry, we learn how to live into that new life. 

 

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Cut for Time: Evangelism Excuses

Eric and Pastor Clay sat down to discuss Sunday's message about evangelism and dig into the excuses we give for not sharing our faith. Evangelism is hard, messy, and does come with some baggage. It is hard to risk sharing something as personal as our faith. Yet, God's call remains for you and me. Who can you share your faith with today?

Sunday Message: Demystifying Evangelism

Scripture: Luke 24:44-48 & Acts 1:6-9

Series: Demystifying Christian Jargon

When we are not sure of the exact definition of a word, it can come to mean everything and nothing at the same time. Today, we unpack two words: one that has a definite meaning and one we are not quite sure about: evangelism and evangelicalism. Evangelism is an action; evangelicalism is a movement. How can we be a a part of that movement? 

 

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Cut for Time: Experiencing Grace (featuring Rev. Peggy Hanson)

Welcome to another episode of the Cut for Time Podcast! This week, Pastor Clay sat down with Pastor Peggy Hanson from the Madison UMC to discuss their shared work on the "Demystifying Christian Jargon" message series. They also share a few stories of experiencing and extending grace in life and ministry. When have you experienced grace?

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Sunday Message: Demystifying Grace

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Series: Demystifying Christian Jargon

Grace. We sing about it, we pray for it, but do we fully understand it? Grace is so important to understanding God and ourselves. God's grace is for you, even when it doesn't seem possible; that's what is so mystifying about grace. God's grace is for you. Will you accept it? Will you live it? Will you share it? 

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Cut for Time: Citing our Sources

Welcome to another episode of the Cut for Time Podcast! Pastor Clay and Eric sat down to discuss the second half of Sunday's message that was cut for time and a few other sources of theological thought. The message on Sunday focused on scripture as a source, but books about scripture also help. What do you read or listen to in order to grow in your faith?

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Sunday Message: Demystifying Theology

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11

Series: Demystifying Christian Jargon

What do you do when you encounter a word you don't know? Do you ask for help or just skip it? In sermons, studies, or even in scripture itself we bump up against a word that leaves us baffled. Over the next couple of weeks we're going to explore some of those words and come to know God better. Today we started with the word theology. What is theology and how do we learn more? 

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Cut for Time: Why Baptism?

Sunday was Baptism of the Lord Sunday, which gave Pastor Clay and Eric a great chance to talk about who John the Baptist was, why Jesus was baptized, and how we as United Methodists practice baptism. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Cut for Time Podcast!

UMC Baptismal Resources:
UMC Baptismal Beliefs

I Can't Remember My Baptism

Does the UMC recognize baptisms from other denominations?

 

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Sunday Message: The Water’s Fine

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 (GNT)

Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Today is a special day in the life of the Church universal as we celebrate the baptism of the Lord and remember our own baptisms. What does it mean that Jesus was baptized? What does it mean that you are baptized? Live in the strength of your baptism and invite others to see that the water is fine!

 

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